mental health?

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any mamas suffer from mental health? I have depression, anxiety and PTSD. i’ve been off depression meds since february and overall have been doing well. lately though, about once a week or every other week I feel myself getting depressed and stuck in my head. I try to workout or move my body, but I feel trapped and alone. I feel like this should be the most exciting time of my life- and honestly, i’m just struggling.

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Hi there. So sorry to hear you’ve been feeling down. Not only have I been living with anxiety and depression since childhood, I’m also a psychologist and thought I’d chime in here- in terms of meds, you can ask you OB about medication for mood while pregnant. Some (like Zoloft) are safe (there’s loss of research to back this up) and can be less harmful than what anxiety and depression can do to the body. There are also psychiatrists who specialize in prenatal psychiatry. It might be worth looking into it and/or asking your OB for a referral to this kind of specialist. But if you are uncomfortable with the notion, I completely understand and 100% respect that. Also, don’t be afraid to ask for help and see a therapist if you aren’t already. We are here to support you!! And for what it’s worth- I tried going off my meds to conceive and I was very not ok. Consulted with prenatal psychiatrist and my OB and I’m on Zoloft myself. So far so good!

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I have anxiety and I had a hard time getting on meds until I hit rock bottom. I been dealing with severe anxiety for over a year now. Stopped taking meds because of my pregnancy. Here and there I have episodes and remember it will all be worth it.

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Im suffer from bipolar disorder. I am unmediated. So depression and I are very aquatinted with one another, and I know my signs thanks to a lot of work and therapy. And so far havent had too many highs as (which end in awful crashes). I have been very depressed and have had some scary thoughts , but this little baby in me is keeping me going. It keeps me just on the edge. I currently go to therapy at least once a week, and more when needed because I dont want to take anything that could harm this little one. 
So If you ever need to talk we’re here for you💕

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Heyaaaa ❤️ yes I have CPTSD mixed witj all the traits of anxiety and depression and the fun stuff   😅
I was off meds since my first born 9-10 years ago but recently went back on last year (off them once trying to conceive) as things got dark for me realllll quick.... I couldn’t believe what was happening to me again. I couldn’t be left unattended that’s how bad my depression had gotten. I’m back off the meds as I refuse to have any medication anywhere near my unborn baby but some days it’s so hard! I find myself rocking back and forth banging my head into my hands trying to keep myself together. I don’t know why this is all happening again. I haven’t been that way since I was 18 and I am now 31. I’m scared.

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